Eugene Pirko, Jr.
**** ********* **. ( Galena, OH 43021
740-***-**** / *******@*****.***
Objective:
Operations/ Project Manager
Recognized for ability to approach business problems from both sides to
create greater profits.
Summary of Qualifications
Effective professional with over 20 years of proven operations leadership.
Demonstrates strong business and finance acumen all aspects of complex
project management. Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities,
and strategic thinking, complimented by hard work ethics. Proven expertise
in:
Continuous Improvement / Process Evaluation / Safety Enhancements
Start-Ups / Project Management / Closures / Acquisitions
Operations Management Financials Production
Coordinated all Routinely held Created budgets up Provided leadership to
activities in high-level interaction to $10 million, production crews to
day-to-day with government, including meet production
operations, customers and senior estimating costs, schedule. Managed
including managers to ensure manpower, sourcing, multiple schedules to
financials, labor, product quality, negotiating and accommodate
production timeframes and job purchasing timeframes. Full
schedules, specifications. Held supplies. Prepared staffing development,
compliance, weekly meetings with scope analysis and training and team
quality vendors/crew. bid packages with building.
management, and cost breakdowns.
troubleshooting.
General Management
Vendor Negotiations
Employee Relations
Project Forecasting
Client Management
Quality Control
Financial Oversight & Expense Control
Staff Development & Supervision
Strategic Planning & Initiatives
Project Design & Development
Program Development & Implementation
Team Building & Leadership
Project Planning & Analysis
Production Management
Training & Development
Material Procurement
Time Management
Professional Development
Bachelor of Science-Finance / Franklin University / Columbus, Ohio
Associate Degree-Financial Management / Columbus State Community College /
Columbus, Ohio
Career Progression & Select Achievements
Project Manager / Westport Homes / Westerville, Ohio / 5/2008-Present
. Supervise/manage 25 - 30 land and construction employees and
contractors.
. Meet with homeowners/customers on project specs and warranty follow-
ups.
. Order/schedule materials and inspections.
Accomplishments:
> Increased margins in new home builds from 10% to 15/25%.
> Drastically decreased new build time to 130 days.
Project Manager / Business Development / Innovative Architectural Planners
/ Columbus, OH / 5/2008 - 8/2008
. Generate new business ventures and partnering opportunities. Represent
IAP interest during interfaces with area business leaders, financial
institutions, and government agencies.
. Prepare scope analysis and bid packages with cost breakdowns to secure
and accurately analyze bids from general and subcontractors. Negotiate
with general contractors to prepare budgets and obtain accurate cost of
projects.
. Monitor preparation, maintenance and submittal of as-built drawings;
revise project drawings to design specifications/plans.
. Work 1-on-1 with architects and engineers to negotiate and obtain
resolution on change orders.
. Prepare subcontract agreements and purchase orders with complete and
clear scopes of work for subcontractors, building materials or
equipment according to established procedures.
Accomplishments:
> Developed bid package review checklist to ensure accuracy and
completion of bids.
Eugene Pirko, Jr.
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Career Progression Continued:
Director - Field Operations / WODA Group / Westerville, OH / 2/2007 -
1/2008
. Responsible for day-to-day field operations oversight on $2 - $5
million projects from concept to completion with direct accountability
for project execution. Managed 14 superintendents at 10 project sites.
. Monitored project status and expenditures against timelines and budgets
mandated by bank and loan guarantors.
. Assured regulatory compliance by frequently meeting with local, state,
and federal officials and ensured compliance with USDA-backed loan
regulations.
. Worked with FHA, Rural Development, and USDA on government housing-
retirement communities.
. Conducted regular safety meetings and monitoring site compliance
against OSHA regulations to ensure safe workplace.
. Worked with subcontractors on contracts, work specifications, change
orders, variances, and schedules to obtain resolutions.
. Initiated cost saving projects by conducting field engineering analysis
and revising project plans.
. Determined most efficient and effective project progression by meeting
frequently onsite with engineers and subcontractors.
. Negotiated vendor pricing and contracts for cost savings.
. Monitored material expenditures; ensured satisfactory workmanship by
teaming with project coordinators and superintendents.
Accomplishments:
> Created/implemented system with front and back milestones that
provided estimated time for draws and completion.
Senior Project Manager / Borror Corporation (Dominion Homes) / Dublin, Ohio
/ 1992 - 2007
. Provided project management oversight to assure projects (Residential
and commercial development-strip malls) were completed within
established goals and deadlines. Strengths in business administration,
project planning, and quality compliance enhanced productivity.
. Managed multiple project sites and direct responsibility for 7
superintendents, 30-40 employees within 5 departments.
. Scheduled subcontractors and the procurement of materials against
project deliverables. Administered effective planning, project
forecasting, and cost containment to maximize profitability.
. Obtained necessary permits, zoning applications, and agreements with
county regulatory agencies.
. Established and fostered relationships with customers, financial
institutions, public agencies, credit organizations, attorneys and
accountants.
. Maximized effectiveness by promoting teamwork, developing staff skills,
and delegating project responsibilities.
. Ensured compliance of government and company policies and procedures
with subcontractors and employees.
. Consistently maintained high standard performance record by providing
exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
Interacted 1-on-1 with customers to guarantee satisfaction.
. Full charge of prototypes in effort to enlarge product line.
. Managed multiple procedures/disciplines in correspondence with
scheduling and payment established with J.D Edwards software.
Accomplishments:
> Progressively and rapidly advanced throughout corporation from
Financial Operations Coordinator (1992 - 1994) to Development
Supervisor (1994 - 1996) to Production Supervisor (1996 - 2000) to
Project Manager (2000 - 2003) and finally to Senior Project Manager
(1992 - 2007) through dedication and proven accomplishments.
> Received numerous honors/awards, including "Top 5 Superintendent" in
2006, 2005, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, and 1998.
Volunteerism
Annual Founder's Club Award for 100% Customer Satisfaction: 1998, 1999,
2000, 2001, 2003, 2005
Superintendent of the Year: 2003 / Superintendent of the Quarter: 1Q99,
$Q99, 1Q00, 1Q02, #Q03, 3Q05
Olentangy Board of Education, Redistricting Committee: 2008
Olentangy Athletic Boosters, Olentangy Organized Athletic Activities (OYAA)
supporter
Coach/supporter of youth sports programs: OYAA, Worthington Athletic
Boosters, Westerville Parks & Recreation, Columbus Sharks
Coach youth sports teams: Soccer, baseball, softball and football